Property Officer

MidCoast Council is seeking an experienced Property Officer to join our Legal and Property team on a fixed-term contract through to December 2026, with the potential for an ongoing appointment subject to operational requirements.

This role is well suited to a property professional who brings practical experience in property administration, lease and licence management, and stakeholder engagement.

The role

Reporting to the Senior Property Officer, you will play a key role in supporting Council’s diverse property portfolio. You will work across a range of property matters, ensuring accurate administration, compliance with legislative and policy requirements, and effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing property administration activities including leases, licences, agreements and renewals

• Maintaining accurate property records, registers and systems

• Supporting property transactions and negotiations in line with Council delegations

• Liaising with tenants, internal business units, and external stakeholders

• Assisting with compliance, reporting and governance requirements

• Providing advice and support on property-related matters across Council

What you’ll bring

You will be an organised and detail-oriented professional with demonstrated experience in a property-related role, ideally within a complex or regulated environment.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience in property administration, property management or a related discipline

• Knowledge of lease and licence arrangements and property processes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• High attention to detail and strong record-keeping skills

• A collaborative approach and confidence working with a range of stakeholders

Why work with us?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Circa $74,000 - $82,000 p.a. plus superannuation (subject skills and experience).

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region. 

Tenure: Contract until December 2026, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Anna Jobson, Acting Legal and Property Services Coordinator who is the hiring manager for this role. Anna can be reached on (02) 7955 7412 or at anna.jobson@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, HR Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. To find out more about our beautiful region click here.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important asset and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.